A Foodie’s Guide to Long Island’s Most Instagrammable Restaurants

Top Long Island restaurants have taken note to the growing popularity of Instagram. By creating powerful presentations, accentuating outdoor views and tailoring menu items to trends, a restaurant can make mouths water with one photograph. I asked some of Long Island’s biggest foodie influencers for their input on the best locations to document edible experiences. From lobster rolls and cheese pulls to waterfront views and vintage ambiance, these are Long Island’s most Instagrammable restaurants.

Be transported to the Mediterranean at Kyma, which doesn’t disappoint in ambiance or execution. @whiskeyandaprons noted the uniquely Greek inspired decor. The white interiors, accented by beach-y art and plants, evoke feelings of Santorini. Cerulean blue accents and a charming outdoor dining space give the prospective Instagrammer plenty to work with when staging a selfie, food or group shot. Phone: 516-621-3700 | Address: 1446 Old Northern BlvdClick to taste

Cheese Melts and Pulls: Mercato Kitchen & Cocktails, Massapequa Park

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@travellongisland knows a thing or two about where to find some great food on Long Island. One look at the mouthwatering photos of everything from pasta to burgers proves this. The foodie influencer loves that Mercato of Massapequa Park serves up cheese porn in the form of eggplant capellini, smothered in melted cheese and dripping with #droolworthy appeal. Phone: 516-308-3582 | Address: 4958 Merrick RdClick to taste

Time Warp: Morning Rose Cafe, Bellmore

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The couple behind @emdee_eats recommended this place for a cozy lunch date. Morning Rose feels like a traditional Victorian bed and breakfast, serving upscale breakfast, brunch and lunch options like king cakes for him and avocado toast for her. Phone: 516-221-5010 | Address: 317 Bedford AveClick to taste

Cocktails Worth Gramming: Verde Kitchen & Cocktails, Bay Shore

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@LIEats likes Verde Kitchen and Cocktails for the ultimate #mixology shot. Verde has been lauded for its impeccable food presentation since its opening, but the drink menu is hardly overshadowed. @LIEats loves the Blueberry Margarita, but one click of its cache (#verdekitchenandcocktails) reveals beautifully garnished drinks made with fresh ingredients. Phone: 631-665-6300 | Address: 70 E Main StClick to taste

Sushi to Dine For: 110 Japan, Huntington Station

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@TheNewYorkDines knows a thing or two about sushi presentation. From colorful sushi doughnuts and towering sashimi presentations to layered liqueur shots like the Cookie Monster and Melon Ball, everything at 110 Japan seems like it was designed for social media distribution. Phone: 631-673-6666 | Address: 179 Walt Whitman RdClick to taste